Watch: Michigan State Holds Off FGCU With Help From Generous Clock Operator

On the game’s final play, the young Spartans benefited from a quick trigger finger on the home clock operator. After Eron Harris missed a pair of free throws, FGCU had one last inbounds heave to try and get off a shot.

They did that, but with one issue. The clock started as the pass was in mid-air. Antravious Simmons’ game-winning shot attempt came after the horn as a result. It didn’t go in, but FGCU head coach Joe Dooley was visibly, and understandably upset.